Water Quality in East Machias, ME (04630)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04630.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,230
Population
21
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Washington Academy #2
Washington Academy #1
1 health-basedPanda Chinese Restaurant
Washington Academy-Old Academy
Stone Soup Cafe & Market
Aos 96 Elm Street School
All resolvedJennies Restaurant
Kari'S Place
The Mustard Seed
Washington Academy #3
All resolvedEast Machias Camp Meeting-Upper Camp
1 health-basedRoute 191 Diner
Rivers Edge Campground
Maineland Motel
The Herb Garden Restaurant
East Machias Camp Meeting-Lower Camp
1 health-basedMachias Bay Seafood
Little Village Trailer Park
Betty'S Grocery & Lunch
Archibalds One-Stop
The Sandwich Shop
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
East Machias (04630) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.